In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Dr. Toni Engram, a biological dentist and integrative health coach, to unpack the real connection between your mouth and your overall health. From root canals and mercury fillings to gum disease and fertility, we explore how your oral microbiome could be the missing link in your chronic health picture—and why it's especially critical during the preconception phase.

Dr. Engram shares her personal journey with autoimmunity and Crohn’s disease, and how it led her to question traditional dental practices and ultimately embrace biological dentistry. This episode is essential listening for anyone navigating chronic illness, infertility, or planning for pregnancy.

🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ What makes biological dentistry different—and why it matters
✔️ The risks and realities of root canals (and when they can become toxic)
✔️ Why silver fillings (amalgams) are a major source of mercury exposure
✔️ The SMART method for safely removing mercury fillings
✔️ How toxins like fluoride, BPA, and dental plastics affect hormones and immunity
✔️ The surprising link between gum disease and miscarriage risk
✔️ Why oral health is a critical part of preconception planning
✔️ How both mom and dad’s oral microbiomes affect baby’s health

✨ Work With Us

If you’re in the preconception phase or managing chronic health symptoms, our team specializes in root cause care that considers the full picture—including your oral health.

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🦷 Work with Dr. Toni Engram

📍 Based in Richardson, TX, Dr. Engram welcomes in-person visits to Flourish Dental Boutique and offers virtual consultations for established patients. She also runs an Oral Health Accelerator Program to address the root causes of tooth decay, gum disease, and more.

🌐 Visit her website : https://www.flourish.dental/

👀 Read her blog "Is Hydroxyapatite Safe in Toothpaste?"

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to a be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your physician for medical advice. We always recommend working with a trained practitioner if you would like to do any testing and/or commence any protocols.